Granny Pram
Description
The Granny Pram is a charming, compact wooden pram dinghy designed by renowned Scottish naval architect Iain Oughtred. It's one of his classic small craft designs (from the late 20th/early 21st century), popular among wooden boat enthusiasts for its simplicity, excellent rowing performance, surprising stability, and optional sailing rig—making it an ideal tender, lake/river daysailer, or minimalist fun boat for kids/adults. Named perhaps for its "granny" (as in grandmotherly/endearing) appeal or practicality, it's built in glued-lapstrake (clinker-style plywood) construction, emphasizing lightweight, easy handling, and traditional aesthetics with modern epoxy techniques.
Construction Details
| Designer | Iain Oughtred |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 9.330 ft |
| LOA | 9.330 ft |
| LWL | 35.630 ft |
| Beam | 4.080 ft |
| Displacement | 100 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1999 |
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
Granny Pram - STANDING LUGSAIL
| Luff | 4 ft - (1219 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 7.42 ft - (2262 mm) |
| Leech | 11.92 ft - (3633 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 79.33 ° |
| Diag (clew/throat) | 7.75 ft - (2362 mm) |
| Head | 9.25 ft - (2819 mm) |
| Area | * 50.41 ft² |
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